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Arrest is made for vehicle arson

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
On Friday, June 30th the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a Vehicle fire on Greenwood Road, west of Tigerlane in Mamou. The investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen from North Dakota by Chance Traveler Standridge (Mandane N. Dakota, W/M DOB 10/6/1996) and his accomplice.
EPPJ RECEIVES BROADBAND INITIATIVE AWARD - During a special meeting held Wednesday, August 16, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury received a broadband initiative award. Shown, from left, are jurors Keith Saucier, Ryan Ardoin, vice president Kevin Veillon, president Bryan Vidrine, secretary-treasurer Chester Granger, and jurors Eric Soileau, Leila Thrasher and Angelica Williams. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

EPPJ RECEIVES BROADBAND INITIATIVE AWARD - During a special meeting held Wednesday, August 16, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury received a broadband initiative award. Shown, from left, are jurors Keith Saucier, Ryan Ardoin, vice president Kevin Veillon, president Bryan Vidrine, secretary-treasurer Chester Granger, and jurors Eric Soileau, Leila Thrasher and Angelica Williams. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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EPPJ is awarded for its broadband initiative

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor During a special meeting held Wednesday, August 16, Evangeline Parish Police Jury President Bryan Vidrine announced the jury had received a Broadband Initiative Impact Award from the National Association of Developmental Organizations. (NADO).
LA Tournoi Queen Loghan Kidder

LA Tournoi Queen Loghan Kidder

LA Tournoi Queen Loghan Kidder

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Monday, August 21, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “Being crowned Miss Tournoi has opened many doors for me, including making me branch outside my comfort zone, meeting many new people, traveling to many new places and creating friendships for a lifetime,” proclaims outgoing 2022 Louisiana Tournoi Queen Loghan...

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LA Tournoi Queen Loghan Kidder

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Monday, August 21, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “Being crowned Miss Tournoi has opened many doors for me, including making me branch outside my comfort zone, meeting many new people, traveling to many new places and creating friendships for a lifetime,” proclaims outgoing 2022 Louisiana Tournoi Queen Loghan...
LA Tournoi Queen Loghan Kidder

LA Tournoi Queen Loghan Kidder

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LA Tournoi Queen Loghan Kidder

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Monday, August 21, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor “Being crowned Miss Tournoi has opened many doors for me, including making me branch outside my comfort zone, meeting many new people, traveling to many new places and creating friendships for a lifetime,” proclaims outgoing 2022 Louisiana Tournoi Queen Loghan...
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McKellar is disqualified

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Monday, August 21, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Nearly five hours after the hearing began, the honorable Judge Marcus Fontenot, of the 13th Judicial District, disqualified Todd McKellar as a candidate for Louisiana House of Representatives in District 38.
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EPSB is to explore raises for support personnel

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Monday, August 21, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor Dozens of child nutrition program workers from the parish attended the Evangeline Parish School Board meeting, on Wednesday, August 16, to ask for a pay raise.
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Turkey Creek council amends its dog ordinance

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Monday, August 21, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor By a 2-1 vote, the Turkey Creek Village Council voted to amend its Dogs at Large ordinance. Voting in favor at the meeting held Tuesday, August 15, were Councilmen Eric Chapelle and Jessie Johnson; voting against was Councilman Neal King.
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JARRED STAFFORD MATTE

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Monday, August 21, 2023
VILLE PLATTE - A funeral Mass for Jarred Stafford Matte, 38, was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Burial followed in the Scared Heart Cemetery in Belaire Cove. Father Tom Voorhies officiated.
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